World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward G. Gooby
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Britain, Connecticut
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH COMPANY L, 3RD BATTALION, 389TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 98TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 6TH ARMY AS A MOUNTAIN INFANTRY UNIT COMMANDER. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH ASIA CLASP AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.